Democratic Republic of Congo, WHO grapple with both Ebola, COVID-19

United Nations' health arm runs short of $83 million to fight Ebola outbreak

In Bolivia, a model for indigenous groups grappling with COVID-19

In Bolivia, where almost half the inhabitants are of Indigenous origin, COVID-19 cases have surged

Africa’s scientists set out their COVID-19 research priorities

The pandemic is global and scientists are still trying to understand the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19

COVID-19: How the most vulnerable were identified in 2 Odisha districts

A non-profit working on food security issues, took up a pilot project to identify such people needing urgent governmental and non-governmental …

Rural options for Odisha’s returnee migrants

The state’s track record in engaging people under MGNREGA has been mixed so far. Hence, this huge returnee workforce must be gainfully …

India has the highest number of COVID-19 cases among its analogous countries

During the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown, India was the 15th worst-hit country in the world

COVID-19 and migrants: A mother abandoning her newborn shows how acute the problem is

Millions are walking on empty stomachs, suffering a sweltering summer and cold societal response

COVID-19: What did India gain in nationwide lockdown?

The country's 3-day average in number of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases is currently at 3,060; with it being 76 when the lockdown began

Coronavirus: surprisingly big problems caused by small errors in testing

 There is as much controversy as there is excitement about giving antibody teststo those who test positive for having had the disease

Coronavirus update: India death toll 50,000 and counting

India records 58,096 new COVID-19 cases August 16, taking the total number to 2,648,353

Coronavirus update: Modi extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana till November

PM Modi also credited taxpayers, farmers for fighting COVID-19

Desecration of nature responsible for COVID-19: Manipur High Court

The court was listening to a PIL when it made the statement  

COVID-19: Second waves emerge in many countries. Is India ready?

Easing lockdown restrictions will need to be implemented with great caution

Coronavirus update: Recoveries greater than daily COVID-19 cases in Andhra

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu encourages members to pass slips to communicate instead of approaching others

Coronavirus update: India’s active COVID-19 caseload is now 1 mln

 India now accounts for 13.86% of all active cases globally; Maharashtra and Karnataka have the greatest number of these, at 297,125 and&…

Coronavirus update: COVID-19 cases in India near 5 million mark

Positivity rate remains a key concern, say health ministry officials; country’s average positivity rate is 8.4%, while Maharashtra’s …

Coronavirus update: Delhi records more than 4,000 infections for 5 consecutive days

Maharashtra may impose fines on those who violate COVID-19 rules, says chief minister Uddhav Thackeray

Oxford scientists: These are final steps we’re taking to get our coronavirus vaccine approved

The vaccine is being evaluated in these different regions and populations of the world to ensure that results of the trial are ‘…

Eyes on the world — drones change our point of view and our truths

It’s true that drones are vision machines: They loiter in the air with a persistent eye on the ground, beaming back imagery to their …

How to use precision medicine to personalise COVID-19 treatment according to the patient’s genes

What should a precision medicine approach be in a pandemic? The gene-centric vision of precision medicine encourages people to expect …

Coronavirus update: Pune overtakes Delhi in COVID-19 cases

Antibody levels against the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 present for four months in 90% of recovered patients in Iceland, …

Coronavirus update: India crosses 3 mln COVID-19 cases

The United States’ Food and Drug Administration announces the emergency approval of convalescent blood plasma to treat COVID-19

Coronavirus update: Phase 3 trial for Oxford vaccine likely to begin in India August 22

India registers decline in positivity rate of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 for the first time since May

COVID-19: What serosurveys suggest and what they hide

We know the results of serosurveys in five Indian cities now, the most recent being that of Pune, where more than half the sample size surveyed …

How setting aside some ‘worry time’ can help reduce anxiety over COVID-19 lockdowns

Anxiety wakes you up in the middle of the night as your brain churns over and over. It’s important to recognise what our brains are doing …